To be fair on the weight, not even the most barebones, stripped out, soft top, 4-cylinder, 5-speed 1997 TJ Wrangler was under 3,000lbs (the lowest factory curb weight was 3,092lbs).

While I agree this engine is a beast, the 2004 F-250 had 570 lbs-ft of torque and 325hp as compared to the Toureg’s 553 lbs-ft and 309hp.

Woah, those are that cheap now? Damn, I might have to reconsider some investments...

Completely agreed.

Assuming that his principles were in some way against making SUVs?

Thank you!

And how well do sirens travel through multiple buildings? Even if the driver did just barely start to hear it, there was no way he would know what direction it was coming from, and especially not know if was a cop speeding through residential streets, about to run a red light.

How are you supposed to do that when the officer is speeding from behind buildings? I counted less than two seconds between then the car first had line of sight on the officer and impact. That’s not much time to react.

I counted less than two seconds from when the car first had line of sight on the cop car and the collision. Before that there were buildings in the way of the siren, and the officer was fast approaching, so I really doubt the driver had any time to react at all.

As another pointed out, I think it may be a Pontiac G6. Either way the offense is quite egregious.

Yes! Came here for this!

It’s the same here in the states, this guy just ignored that. Most officers, ambulances, and fire trucks are pretty good about it, from what I’ve seen.

Watch the video again, I count less than two seconds between when the car has line of sight on the cop and impact. Before that, I doubt the driver could even really hear the siren, let alone know where it was coming from, as there were buildings in the way.

Watching the video again, the driver of the other car had less than 2 seconds to react, and there is no way he could have hit the brakes in time to avoid the cop. Before that, the officer was behind a building, so there is no way he could have known where the siren was coming from, if he could even hear it.

Ah shit, you’re right!

Somehow, someway, an internet commenter will find a way to blame the Camry driver....

Nice, sounds like you’ve got a solid motor then. I’m assuming the timing service was done at that 80k mark then, as most I’ve heard of from others is they have needed to do it between 80 and 100k miles or so.

The question is, who was your previous 91-year-old hero?

My buddy and I just out of high school both had Jeeps and would do all manner of ill-advised things with them (as I’ve previously mentioned). The sketchiest one of all was the time we got stuck in a rising creek overnight while our Jeeps flooded.

I’m with you 100%. Nice truck, btw.